how’s this for a big capacity laundry bin?

diwa turns the ivar storage system into a stylish and huge laundry bin. i like how it lights up, though not such a good idea when full of dirty clothes. another thought i had about this laundry bin would be to probably add another piece of plexiglass inside to divide the bin for whites and colours.

“i always wanted a good-looking laundry bin, something i wouldn’t mind having in my bedroom. i had some ivar shelving at home and always thought it would make a great frame to build on. a few slats of pine from home depot, some plexiglass, hinges and floor lamps and voila – a laundry bin. i cut a small opening into one of the shelves to serve as a door with hinges on one side.”

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15 Responses to how’s this for a big capacity laundry bin?

I love it! I need it! the light problem can be sloved by using led rope lights and putting on the outside doing more of an underlighting i actually like the idea of the lights dual purpose night light and a place to put dirty clothes. How can i get it?

The basic skeleton is the Ivar shelving system, I used the 12inches X 30 inches. I assembled the unit with a bottom shelf and minus the X-brace.

Bought 1/2 inch X 1 inch pine at Home Depot, cut to size and attached to the Ivar frame on 3 sides.

Next, I attached one 1/2 inch X 1 inch at the top, one at the middle and one at the bottom. Over which I screwed plexiglass peices. I made a composition with the panels. However, to keep it simple, one large peice could be used.

Finally, I attached hinges to a shelf unit and attached it to one side of the Ivar frame.

I cut a rectangular opening to use as a pull. It might be easier to attach a cabinet pull.

Diwakar said… Thanks for your comments guys, yeah, the lights were a total after thought, and I seldom switch them on. As far as the “How-To Instructions”- well, I hoping the images were self-explanatory.

Hi….your hamper is great I love it. As far as your How-To Instructions along with hoping. Well the images are good and probably self-explanatory to a Carpenter, or a guy(no offense ladies)but I’m just a dumb ol’ girl and need more than pictures.Is there a chance that maybe you could ad a few words with the pictures? Please. Thank you.Geni

I think it might be a good idea to use one or two laundry sacks inside to make to empty out and get the laundry to the wash. It would also help reduce the transparency so your underpants aren’t visible.

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